The only way to remove risk is not to travel.

Believe it or not, the airlines do not intentionally want to make your travel difficult. But you are not the only one who they have to "care" for... and they do the best.

You can be prepared by knowing what flight options you might have... and consider other options when you expect that weather "might" get in the way of your travel plans.

It never hurts if you have status on an airline... that can sometimes give you some priority but no guarantees.